I'm a fan of the little hole-in-wall joint but I was so disappointed when I went for lunch today. The menu is more limited than the seating and the place gives off the distinct appearance of having not experienced a good cleaning in several years. I understand the reason for the DIY plastic breezeway they installed, but it makes getting in and out a challenge even when you're not trying to pass someone. I had a hot dog and fries and requested cheese for the fries. They asked if I wanted cheddar or nacho cheese. I thought cheddar would be a nice change. Wrong. I watched them take a small white sauce container and stick it in the microwave and then drop it in my bag. When I went to eat it, what I had was a greasy orange lump I could barely get on a fry and it tasted disgusting. The hot dog and fries themselves were average; not great, not awful. My dad loved to go to Mustard's. His father was an NU grad and they spent years and years attending the football games together at the stadium next door. My first home with my parents was across the street. I miss my dad, but I'm so glad he isn't here to experience Mustard's now. read more

Me "How's it going? Can I place an order for pick up?" Dude: "What do you want?" Me: "One Vienna Chicago Style Dog." Dude: "What do you want on it?" Me: "Everything." Dude: "Yeah but what do you want on it?" Me: "Everything that normally goes on a Chicago style. You know pickle, tomato, peppers, relish, mustard..." Dude: "Yeah but what do you want on it?" Me: "What would you normally put on a Chicago dog?" Rude Dude: "So you don't know what you want on it? Why don't you figure out what you actually want on it and call me back?" Rude Dude: Hangs up. Me: Never calling back. read more

Been going hear for year but the last couple of times my order has been wrong and I have to keep repeating my order several times.

Nice sign on the door requiring masks for all who enter this joint with no room for social distancing. But staff looked the other way and allowed at least three groups of people crammed in wearing no masks. They were oddly out of malt, and the shake without it wasn't worth the calories. Ordered a burger on my most recent visit which was remarkably good compared to their average hot dogs (no natural casing, and several condiments are not traditional Chicago dog style.) Nice charred flavor because they have what seems to be a charcoal grill. Their Italian beef is house made if I recall right and is another option I get there when in the mood. read more

Moved to California in 1986 worked at Evanston Hospital. Use to take the shuttle. The food ever misses great lunches Happy to see still in business read more

I only give 4 stars because it's a bit overpriced. The service is fast, and the food is delicious. This is a staple in Evanston and for Northwestern game days. I got the hot dog with onions and it was just shy of $5, which is hard as a student, but I will say the flavor profile was worth it. read more

Mustard's Last Stand - store - Fast Food Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Amazing service very fast delicious food nice workers. They never mess up a order it's perfect

My first time at Mustard's. Should have had the Italian beef : ( The chicken sandwich was ok, nothing special. Same with the fries. Probably better options around Northwestern for you. read more

Mustard's Last Stand - Restaurant from the outside - Fast Food Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

See all

We love Mustard's! An Evanston classic and a must after watching a game at Ryan Field. While they're known for the hotdogs (do me a favor and get it with everything on it), the hamburger and fries were surprisingly good! The servers are impressively quick and it's a well run operation. read more

Mustard's Last stand is a typical hot dog stand neighboring Northwestern's Ryan Field. I was told Mustard's can get busy during the NU (Northwestern University) football season with their line exiting past the door. I've passed down Central avenue on occasion and finally made a visit earlier this week. Between my husband and I, we shared a corn dog, a polish sausage, cheddar fries, and a soft drink. The corn dogs and polish sausages are mediocre. Their sausages are meaty but lack in juiciness and flavor. What brought this rating down from an okay to a flop were the cheese fries. The cheese fries are a huge disappointment. Their fries do not hold up well. After a 10 minute car ride, our fries were soggy, cold, and flaccid. The cheese sauce they use on their fries is Merkt's cheddar. I dislike Merkt's and wished they mentioned that on their menu. Had I known this piece of info, I would've never ordered their cheese fries. If you've never had Merkt's melted cheese sauce, your not missing out. Merkt's cheese sauce is gross. It's bright orange in color and has a goopy texture; almost chalky. It smells like feet and has a tangy/spoiled taste. It's absolutely indigestible. If your heading to an NU football game, it's a convenient cheap eat. Be forewarned that you'll be standing in a long line on game day. As a whole, I'd pass on this establishment. read more

Mustard's Last Stand - Fast Food Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

See all

Food was delicious, service less than desirable. First for the food: bratwurst, Chicago dog and polish sausage Chicago style were fresh, juicy and delicious with nice, cradling poppy seeded buns. Toppings were fresh and loved the crisp dill pickle on top. Fries were crisp also, lightly salted and they held up even when they got cool. The person taking orders was a little cantankerous: kind of reminded me of Belushi and Aykroyd - No Coke, Pepsi! I had to repeat my order as did several others. Food was coming out to the window pretty regularly and in the order it was ordered. When I was next, the call came for 2 dogs and 2 fries. When I said is that mine, but I ordered 3. They answer was no, not yours. Then after a 5 minute wait and 3 people behind me got their food, the call came again for the same order. I ask again and get the same no. Finally after another order comes out, I ask again. He asks me if I called in the order. I said: no, you took my order. Finally after some discussion behind the scenes with the cook, the bag was delivered to my hands and it has the 3 dogs and fries in it. Now not as hot but thankfully tasty. Would I do it all again? Hmmm, maybe I was just the unlucky one for the day. read more

Mustard's Last Stand - Outside service only during COVID - Fast Food Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Been going here for years and you can't go wrong. Food is awesome especially the fries and I've never gotten anything other than Chicago dogs but hey they are the bomb! read more

Hidden gem in the area. I heard about it from my mother's friend who went to Northwestern ! It's a cute little shop next to thr stadium and near the bustling central street. Menu is simple and perfect for game days or those days where you just want some ball park food. They have different hot dogs including polish and Italian. Burgers sandwiches and more are also available. Tons of toppings are there and they do not shy away when topping off your dog. We tried a polish dog with all the toppings and even got extra peppers! Also tried the Italian sausage that came with a pick lle on top yumm! Also we ordered a pizza puff and cheese fries. The small fries were actually quite large. The food was cooked up quickly and super cheap and affordable which makes it even better! Can't wait to go back. read more

by far the worst place to eat , I literally paid $30 for two polish hotdog that tasted horrible and for the money i paid I really feel like i was robbed . the owner is definitely greedy for those outrageous prices , like cmon times are hard enough already and people can't afford it !! messed up place read more

I lived in Evanston in the 90s and went here all the time. I was back in town today and was pleased to see that the cheeseburgers are as good as ever. read more

I worked at the near by hospital for more than a decade. This was one of my lunch spots. The owner was always nice and welcoming, so was the staff. Had to stop in while I'm the area. Consistency is key. The grilled chicken sandwich was as delicious as all the times before. Totally recommend. read more

Food is good, in the unlikely case that you get what you ordered. They like to keep the line moving, so staff don't pay much attention to what you requested. No social distance, so opt to go outside. Don't call, they are even less likely to have your carryout right. read more

After wanting to try this place for quite some time I finally found the time and I'm glad I did Double dog w/ fries ****** great dog just a little sloppy the hot dog will fall apart but great flavor ( do yourself a favor and order the combo save some dough ) Polish with fries ********* the polish is the star here superb flavor get it with everything and you will not be disappointed Great service , great polish a gem in Evanston . read more

A Chicagoland Tradition, "Mustard's Last Stand" is a typical hot dog stand neighboring Northwestern's Ryan Field. I've passed down Central Avenue many times as a short cut to get to Loyola's Campus in Roger's Park. We finally made a visit today this Friday. Did not disappoint, the owner was there in charge with a staff of two. Friendly and accommodating. Most of us ordered the #1, which is a Hot Dog, Fries and a Medium Drink. My oldest had a taste for an Italian Beef with Sweet Peppers and Fries. The Verdict...Definitely stopping by again, when in need of good fast eats, especially going to and from Loyola's Campus. Enjoy & Cheers! read more

See all

GREAT!!!! The service is really good and the hotdogs are great! The actual place is really cozy, it's like a little cabin and there's a sweet little patio outside. It has 3 tables outside and six to seven tables inside. ITS GREAT! Highly recommended! read more

We come here every year for their great and delicious Chicago style hotdogs. Yummy French fries and friendly service. We will be back !

Good lunch time food. Tasty burgers and dogs...crispy fries. Simple and straightforward...love it! read more

See all

My First Foodie Playground 45+ Years Ago. Still one of the best cheeseburgers in America, especially on Game Day. If you don't understand this place then you've lost your grasp on the simple absolute pleasures of Life. I've been to 4 other Mustard's across America and each one has a picture of Our Mustard's on their wall. #GoNUFootball read more

See all

I ordered a grillEd Polish they did not Grill it. I was very disappointed when they put it in the deep fryer deep fryer then onto the bun that's not a grilled, Polish. read more

What's not to love? Cheeseburgers, Hot dogs, french fries and cheese sauce...yes...cheese sauce. This place is an Evanston staple. It's old (in a good way), urban in feel, nostalgic, and all around reliable (a word I really love). Took the kiddos here on a lovely summer day during my recent staycation. We all had a calling for cheeseburgers, so we ordered up the standard quarter pounder, and we were not disappointed. Burgers are proudly graced with real cheddar cheese at this joint. We could have upgraded to a double, but I think the size was just right, and my kiddos (always starving) satisfied their appetites. Everything was cooked just the way I like it. Burgers not overly pink. Their skinny fries are a new favorite for me--made thin and cooked crispy. Yep, we had to get more of that cheddar cheese sauce on the side. Take note, this place is tight with just counter space inside. I can only imagine how packed it must get after a game, because it's right by the football stadium. Oh, that probably explains all the sports memorabilia on the wall. Excellent customer service. The man behind the counter, I think he might have been the owner, took great pride in making sure we were well taken care of. A little pricey for a daily stop, but I do think it's a great value. Ding, ding, ding, I love that value factor! If you can snag a seat outside, that's a major bonus when the weather is worth it. Yes, there are lots of birds around looking for crumbs, but that makes the urban experience even that much better ;-) Sure, I'll be back! read more

See all

It's one of so many Chicago style hot dog stands, but this one isn't actually in Chicago, so it's special. Last century I was a paramedic stationed on Dempster and ate here too often. The guy who always seemed to be working whatever time of day I dropped in complained that my ambulance parked out in front was bad for business, but the location was, is, just perfect if you're coming out of the Evanston hospital E.R. Then later in life I spent much too long working on my doctorate (that's why they call it "gradual school" you know), and what are you going to eat on a doctoral student's stipend? In this stage of life, I'm a loyal alumni, so this is part of the Ryan Field experience. The most important good thing about this place is it hasn't changed in decades, I'm a big fan of consistency. read more

Mustard's Last Stand - Fond memories. - Fast Food Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

See all

We were in Evanston and yelp showed a few choices nearest to us, which is 2 miles away. Otherwise, we wouldn't make this drive to this establishment. My daughter loves this place because she can have both Superman ice cream and Cotton Candy ice cream, 2 of her favorite flavors! Opted for the hotdog combo ($6+) vs buying just the hotdog ($3+). I felt it was expensive since my daughter only eats just the hot dog and seasame seed bun. We were fortunate to grab a table outside; indoor seating just too cramped for my taste even though there's plenty of seating inside. Plus the sports memorbilia on the walls just added to my claustophobia. Small parking lot in busy traffic. read more

When I've had a miserable [day/week/month] and need some culinary therapy, this type of food really hits the spot. Just serve it up to me greasy and unhealthy, mmm mmm mmm. Mustard's lies right on my route home, and has a few free parking spaces and outdoor seating. Plus I've been meaning to try their chocolate malt for over a year. Maybe not as good as it could have been, but it was a serviceable meal of polish and fries. I threw in some cole slaw this time, which was a waste of my 95 cents. The milkshake was pretty amateur. At that price, $2.94 plus tax, I was surprised to receive it in a tall 22-ounce cup. But it's thin, on both body and flavor, so you're really just getting a few ounces of extra milk. I'd rather they cut out some of the milk, kept the rest of the proportions the same, and served me a thicker, tastier 16-ounce milkshake. Plus there were some icy bits which made me think that the ice cream was old. A subpar malt is still worth drinking, but I'll have to put this one near the bottom of my list. read more

Where do I start? I used to walk to this place from my cousin's when we were kids. I have fond memories, very fond memories. Sometimes you don't know if a place holds up after 20 years of tasty, tasty memories. Let me tell you, Mustard's holds up! I love this place, and the food is just as good! It is simple, wholesome stuff without any flair. Which is what you want in a neighborhood hot dog stop! (That I rode an hour worth of trains to get to) (totally worth the ride!) Also, cheese fries, enough said! read more

Mustard's Last Stand - Fast Food Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

See all

3.5 *'s rounding up for nostalgia. I've been coming here since I was a kid and they're still going strong. I got a Chicago dog with everything, and my kid got a char-burger, and it was all as good as I remembered, though probably not a lot different than the 500 other similar places in Chicagoland. read more

Great hotdogs for after a Northwestern game. Very small but your typical Chicago hotdog spot. Still makes a good dog and mozzarella sticks

The place to go if by Northwestern and in need of a hot dog and cheese fries. Have been coming here for 20 years and still love it!! read more

Mustard's Last Stand - Fast Food Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

See all

Was checking out and forgot to add money to my card. So y card declined. The bigger Hispanic old man grabbed my food, and reached his hand in my bag and dumped all of the fries out. Then I added money and gave him my card again and he treated me horrible. I felt bad so I said let me tip you. He stood up in my face and said "how are you going to tip me if you are broke as f***" I will never be coming here again and this man needs to be fired for the way he acts. read more

I grew up a few blocks away from Mustard's and have gone there for years. Fortunately, though its atmosphere is nicely familiar, there's more to Mustard's than leftover childhood nostalgia. I recently returned for a char dog and fries (in warmer weather I would go for a coffee milkshake as well), and wow! It slapped!! Everything I ordered was super fresh--I literally watched the fries leave the fryer--and delicious. The char dog had great flavor and was nicely finished. This all took about five minutes (given, I was there around 9 PM), and I took it to go. Mustard's indoor seating is limited to a bar and a few stools, so the road is usually preferable. They also have an outdoor patio, which is perfect in the summertime. Great food, fast service, low price point. Mustard's is a north Evanston staple that I will continue to enjoy! read more

I haven't been to Mustard's in at least 20 years...As hot dog stands with longevity go, this one has years of being a staple for Vienna products in Evanston. On a busy Saturday afternoon, it was crowded the line was long, the service was ok- but the heat was on in the cramped space. (74 outside/85 inside) The Hot Dog and Polish that were purchased were as good as you get anywhere- my complaint with Mustard's, , it was dirty- Seems like this place needs a good cleaning- the garbage cans by the outdoor seating were overflowing. The french fries seemed to be frozen as opposed to fresh cut. Cups of water were given with no hassle or complaints by the staff. Despite the some what dirty conditions, still a very popular place. read more

Mustard's Last Stand - Mustard's Last Stand - Fast Food Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Beef sandwich was pretty good. The side of cheese, for the cheese fries, was a congealed cup of sludge that was barely room temperature. Uneatable. Wouldn't order again. read more

Get your best bratwurst in town. I enjoy eating here during the summer time , but it's too small inside when you got a lot of people coming in to order food. read more

Fun, historical little joint next to the stadium that serves everything from hot dogs, burgers, and fries to ice cream and sodas. It's really a nice slice of history with photos and sports memorabilia on walls inside the joint and nice seating outside. It's very small though, so prepare to get cozy with your neighbor. read more

Mustard's Last Stand - Fast Food Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

See all

Mustard's will always have a special place in my heart. I grew up in Evanston and lived within biking distance of Mustard's. When my first child was born, I walked from Evanston Hospital to Mustard's to get dogs and fries for my exhausted wife. I'll always associate good times and my childhood with this location. All that said, there are better burgers and dogs in Chicagoland. If I didn't associate Mustard's with my childhood, it would probably be a solid 3 stars. The last time I went, the dog didn't quite have the right "snap" that I like. I had to repeat my order to the guys behind the counter a bunch of times (and they still got it wrong). Nothing terrible, but nothing outstanding, either. read more

Mustard's Last Stand - Fast Food Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Good dog and fixins. Frozen fries were just warm. Had a tamale the was more like corn mush with chili. And not all that cheap. read more